In this segment, watch press briefing by Chinese foreign ministry. The briefing focussed on protests in Hong Kong against new security law and the ongoing India-China tensions.

China: 'Western countries trying to smear us will not succeed'

Hong Kong's fate shows China's true authoritarianism so the rest of the world should stand up to President Xi Jinping and start to put human rights above financial gain, pro-democracy activist Nathan Law told Reuters.

The world should stand up to China over Hong Kong: Nathan Law

China has slapped a draconian new law on Hong Kong. The world is worried for the people of Hong Kong, for the city's democracy and their own people who live and work in the special administration region.

China's Hong Kong security law: a threat to the whole world

Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy and threatened the freedoms and rights protected by the 1984 Joint Declaration.

China law violates Hong Kong's autonomy, Says Boris Johnson

China's cabinet has appointed Eric Chan as the head of the new Hong Kong national security committee. Watch report.

Fineprint: Eric Chan to head HK National Security Body | Security Law

Hong Kong police fired water cannon and tear gas and arrested nearly 300 people on Wednesday as protesters took to the streets in defiance of a new security legislation introduced by China.

Here's how China is killing democracy in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's national security law is yet another instance of China misusing the pandemic or at least trying to. China passed this controversial law under the shadow of a crisis.

Hong Kong situation: China faces global criticism over national security law

Hong Kong dropped two places and is now the world's sixth-most expensive city for expats, according to a survey released on Wednesday. However, Singapore continues to maintain its position as the second-costliest place in Asia.

Hong Kong loses two spots to become world's sixth-costliest city

The United Kingdom has granted political asylum to Simon Cheng, a former Hong Kong consulate worker. Cheng was tortured by the Chinese regime after he was accused of inciting political unrest in the city.

Hong Kong consulate worker Simon Cheng granted political asylum in UK

Article 38 of the National Security Law says that it applies to non-residents of Hong Kong as well as crimes committed outside the region. This puts thousands of foreign nationals who travelled to Hong Kong including Indians at risk. Watch report.

HK Security Law will be applied to foreign nationals also, says Article 38

Hong Kong government has entered into a contract with a UK-based PR firm worth over £5m to improve its global image amid widespread criticism. The Hong Kong adminsitration said its contract with London-based firm Consulum will be of one-year, which would help in rebuilding "confidence in Hong Kong as a place to invest, do business, work and live", reported Independent.

Hong Kong govt enters into £5m contract with PR firm to improve global image

China's controversial security law came into force today. More than 300 protesters were detained on the first day alone. By imposing the security law on Hong Kong, China is taking an aim at the very idea of democracy. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the security law is designed to kill Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement.

Gravitas: How democracy died in Hong Kong

Beijing's moves to impose a national security law on Hong Kong are being seen as an attempt to bring the region under the control of the Communist Party. In an exclusive chat with WION's Palki Sharma, Tom Grundy - the Editor-in-Chief of the Hong Kong Free Press decodes the public mood in the city.

Gravitas: China's new security law | Hong Kong's top editor on the public mood

27 countries have condemned China's decision to impose a national security law on Hong Kong. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why India must speak out against China's move to tighten its grip over the region.

Gravitas: Wide condemnation on China's Hong Kong Move | Why is India silent?

The United States has banned two Chinese corporations - Huawei and ZTE. Australia has decided to increase its defence spending to counter the rise of China. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how different countries are stepping up their defences against China.

Gravitas: How the world is stepping up their defences against China

When Hong Kong returned to China, Beijing promised regional autonomy. But over the years, China has made moves to end the autonomy of Hong Kong. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the story of the region.

Gravitas: The Story of Hong Kong

China must also allow the United Nations rights chief meaningful access to its western Xinjiang province, said the 27 nations -- including Britain, France, Germany and Japan.

'China must consider Hong Kong national security law', 27 nations to UN

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India has called for a proper management of the China-Hong Kong situation, citing it has taken note of "several statements expressing concerns on these developments".

India calls for proper management of China-Hong Kong situation

Hong Kong authorities threw a security blanket across the city early on Wednesday, the 23rd anniversary of the former British colony's handover to Chinese rule, hours after new national security legislation took effect in the financial hub.

Hk activists call for protests over security law near handover anniversary venue

Boris Johnson has raises the stakes in a brewing confrontation with China on July 1 promising to allow nearly 3 million people from Hong Kong to live and work in Britain if Beijing moves forward with the new National Security Law. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: UK extends Hong Kong immigration rights, National Security Law

Taiwan opened an office on July 1 to help people fleeing Hong Kong after China imposed new national security laws in the city, with a senior minister saying Taiwan hoped to seize the opportunity to attract professionals and capital from the city. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: President Tsai pledges support for Hong Kong, Taiwan opens new office to help HK

When Hong Kong returned to China, Beijing promised regional autonomy. But over the years, China has made moves to end the autonomy of Hong Kong.

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